Good Morning....Hope all is well! ⚽ Free Live Q&A: Get Your Recruiting Questions Answered Join me today at 5:30 PM for a free live Q&A session designed to give parents clarity on the college recruiting process. This is your chance to feel empowered and prepared for the journey ahead. Don't miss out—secure your spot for our Zoom call tomorrow! RSVP - https://forms.gle/RwHDYRhJfEjLBFdC7 ⚽ NCAA College Cup Review We are getting down to the wire on the women's side, and a few local teams are still in the hunt! Franklin Pierce from New Hampshire remains in the DII tournament, and Tufts continues its run in DIII. 2025 NCAA DI Women's Soccer Tournament Schedule Women's College CupSemifinals: Friday, Dec. 5 - 6:00 p.m. | No. 2 TCU vs. No. 3 Florida State | ESPNU - 8:45 p.m. | No. 1 Stanford vs. No. 2 Duke | ESPNU DII Women's Soccer Quarterfinals: Saturday, Dec. 6 - 1:00 p.m. | West Chester vs. Franklin Pierce - 3:00 p.m. | Florida Tech vs. Lenoir-Rhyne - 4:00 p.m. | DBU vs. Cal Poly Pomona - 4:00 p.m. | Washburn vs. Missouri-St. Louis DIII Women's Soccer Semifinals: Thursday, Dec. 4 - 3:00 p.m. | WashU vs. UChicago - 6:30 p.m. | Tufts vs. Emory ⚽ Words of Wisdom From Brendan Cahill (@brendancahill_ on X): "Recruiting Order Of Operations: 1. Make a highlight tape 2. No dead air on tape 3. Polish X profile 4. Have transcript 5. Fill out recruiting questionnaires 6. Create 4 Dream, 4 Target, 4 Safety List 7. DM/Email Coordinator + Area Recruiter 8. Follow up politely 9. Repeat" ⚽ Reminder “It’s not how good you are, but who knows you’re good!” Email those college coaches, share your athlete’s story, and make it happen. Good luck, Steve

Our next camp is just under three weeks away, and we are still recruiting for the 2027 class! #GoBigGreen | #TheWoods🌲 https://www.lonepinesocceracademy.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGncOOFjLnVKlOS7CyNEMHgXpvm2kQlxbflK7mJj0HCkHdNpkpingAhQ9dlNz8_aem_qzR68LY0ZJSWDEu2ZzKLzA

After 20 years as a college coach, I thought I had the recruiting process all figured out. But stepping into this new role—helping players and families navigate their recruiting journeys—has been humbling and eye-opening. Being on the parents’ side has given me a whole new perspective on just how emotional, challenging, and unpredictable this process can be. One year in, here are the biggest lessons I’ve learned that I hope will help you as we navigate this journey together. Read the full article........https://steves-newsletter-07aa53.beehiiv.com/p/so-you-want-to-play-college-soccer-7-key-lessons-i-ve-learned-after-1-year-on-the-other-side?utm_source=steves-newsletter-07aa53.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=so-you-want-to-play-college-soccer-7-key-lessons-i-ve-learned-after-1-year-on-the-other-side&_bhlid=20dd590f2862a3ed1783d61af6c3818fde4998df

Don’t forget! The person at the top of the leaderboard on December 1st wins the highly sought-after CSN Beanie! 😉 @Duncan Parsons – I haven’t forgotten about you; it’s in production! Currently, the top 4 are not eligible, so it’s a tie between @Johnathan Corsetti i and @Garrett Hofer with @John Daniels not far behind. Remember: To climb the leaderboard, you need to post and comment! Type away and good luck!

Folks, If anyone wants to join the Q&A chat about the journey at 5 PM tonight, please post your name below. Best Steve